Samsung Electronics remains the number one TV brand in the USA in terms of both unit sales and revenue, according to the latest data released by market research firm NPD Group. For the first four months of 2011, the Korean HDTV manufacturer also led the field in the subcategories of LED-backlit LCD television, internet-enabled TV (IETV) model, 3D TV, and ... Read More »

It is probably fair to say that 3D TV technology adoption among the general public has been sluggish to date, be it due to a relative paucity of 3D content, high prices, or compulsory eyewear. However, according to an analytical piece in a recent report from market research firm DisplaySearch, LCD TV panel manufacturers have come up with a four-pronged ... Read More »

US-based GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) manufacturer Nvidia has ramped up its efforts to push 3D display technology, albeit in the PC arena. The company not only announced a tie-up with popular online video-sharing website YouTube to deliver stereoscopic 3D videos, but also unveiled a pair of more affordable active-shutter 3D glasses to be used in conjunction with computers and laptops ... Read More »

A recent survey among 3D TV owners has found that most of them are extremely happy with their purchase, citing high indices of satisfaction with picture quality (PQ), negligible price premiums versus a non-3D-capable HDTV, and even the minimal adjustments needed for wearing 3D glasses. The respondents enjoyed a variety of 3D content including movies, sports and games on their ... Read More »

Sony Corporation, the number three TV manufacturer in the world, has pretty much given up hope on turning around its LCD TV business this fiscal year after being severely hit by the earthquake and tsunami disaster that devastated Japan on the 11th of March. This means that its television division, which made up 17% of the conglomerate’s group revenue during ... Read More »